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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.54, 668.91 and 373.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.54, 668.91 and 373.77 is: 515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.54 : 668.91 = 373.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.54/668.91 = 373.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.54x = 668.91 × 373.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.54x = 250,018.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,018.49/484.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.99

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